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"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record . Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

Analyzes art works from the Plains ledger drawings produced at Fort Marian between 1875 and 1978, carved wooden figures by a Hopi artist, and contemporary paintings by a Navajo artist.

An image of a totem pole standing in front of a large wooden building. There are five Aboriginal children dressed in western style clothes standing at the base of the pole.

An image of a totem pole standing on a wooden bridge structure. The picture appears to be a composite of chromolithograph and colour illustration techniques. The totem appears to be at the entrance to the Capilano suspension bridge.

An image of a boardwalk in a small village. Totem poles are visible along the wooden walkway at the front of several buildings. There is a small boat on the walkway which indicates it may be a wharf in a fishing community.

An close-up image of three totem poles in a village. There are buildings, large pole structures and trees in the background. An boy is visible in the bottom left corner.

Suggests that artifacts and other raw materials are equally as important as myths and kinships in delivering social messages within the central Inuit culture.

Interview with Bill Hart, explaining the carvings on the 16 by 11 foot dance screen. Duration: 7:05.

Gives Indian words for a variety of English terms. Explains significance of dance cycles.

Video features historical photos of area and excavated Kitselas fortress site in the canyon.

Duration: 26:42.

Website provides links to introduction to Potlatch, people, lands, history, language, educational resources, and a virtual tour.

Art History Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2000.

Discusses the dance that presents the Kwakiutl legend of Wiwidi, his undersea adventures, and the associated masks.

A photograph of First Nations people carving a totem pole that was ultimately given to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The carvers are working at what appears to be Riverbend Insitution. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of First Nations people carving a totem pole that was ultimately given to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The carvers are working at what appears to be Riverbend Insitution. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of First Nations people carving a totem pole that was ultimately given to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The carvers are working at what appears to be Riverbend Insitution. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

A photograph of First Nations people carving a totem pole that was ultimately given to the City of Prince Albert, 1975. The carvers are working at what appears to be Riverbend Insitution. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia, and currently stands along the North Saskatchewan River near the Prince Albert Historical Museum.

Consists of an interview where she discusses the suppression of potlatches.

Displays 75 items of "bear" themed objects with accompanying information.

Displays 30 items from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and South America with accompanying information.

Website looks at traditional and contemporary Native American art collection at the Portland Art Museum Online.

Discusses the environmental aspects influencing art in the following regions: Northwest Coast of Canada and Alaska, California, the Southwest, Plains and Eastern Woodlands.

Natives hauling a totem pole through the snow in Kitwanga, BC.

Book review of: Northern Haida Master Carvers by Robin K. Wright. Scroll down to page 101 to read book review

Discusses boxes used to store and transport objects and items used in ceremonies of the Peyote religion. Includes images of examples.

Various reports on the carvings beginning with the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1805 while visiting a Chinook village; includes illustrations.

Handwritten annotation on back of postcard: "Named Waum Gana'o 14'[high] / erected 1845 / 4 Bottom figure, is of the big hog, upside down." Waum Gana'o is indicated as the big hog by an arrow. Title from bottom of postcard. Skeena River, BC.

Discusses how the art of the Native Indian people of the Northwest Pacific coast is distinct from other Aboriginal art.

Discusses issues surrounding conservation, preservation, and restoration of totem poles from the Pacific Northwest. Chapter from: Painted Wood: History and Conservation edited by Valerie Dorge and F. Carey Howlett.

Documents life of the Native people in northern British Columbia. "Archival film reflects the social and cultural values and beliefs prevalent at the time of production." Durations: 21:00.

Explanation of potlatch festival with annotated photographs.

A photograph of a totem pole lying prone in the Prince Albert Armories, 1975. The pole was carved by a First Nations man originally from British Columbia.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1998.

Jackie "La-Sah" Timothy, master carver talks about the culture of the Sliammon people who live along the coast of British Columbia.

Chapter thirteen in book: Repatriation Reader: Who Owns American Indian Remains? edited by Devon A. Mihesuah.

An interview with the Zuni Tribal Council to collect information for presentation to museum staff about Zuni culture and express the appreciation the Zuni feel for the return of their sacred War Gods.

Documentary on expedition to salvage totem poles from a deserted Haida village on Anthony Island. Includes synopsis. Duration: 27:06.

Reviews exhibition of over 250 American Indian artworks and crafts showcasing clothing, masks, modern textile designs, sculptures, paintings and artwork on paper.

Book reviews on: Coast Salish Essays by Wayne Suttles. Phoenix Indian School by Robert Trennert. The Good Red Road: Passages into Native America by Kenneth Lincoln with Al Logan Slagle. The Indians of Texas: An Annotated Research Bibliography by Michael L. Tate. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains by John C. Fremont. Among the Sioux of Dakota: Eighteen Months' Experience as an Indian Agent, 1869-70 by D. C. Poole. Sovereignty and Symbol: Indian-White Conflict at Ganeinkeh by Gail H.

Discusses totem poles and tourist art and looks at specific miniature wooden and argillite models from the Pitt Museum. Includes photographs.

Artist Lenny Novak recalls his exploration into creating dream catchers.

Curator's essay from catalogue for the exhibition Native Visions: Evolution in Northwest Coast Art from the Eighteenth Through the Twentieth Century by Steven C. Brown.